European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
Why Hungary's New PM Péter Magyar Hesitates on Ukraine's EU Path
Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June but is now blocking further progress. He cites mi
Burnham Pledges to Reshape UK Governance with Devolution and a Northern Power Base
Andy Burnham has outlined a 10-year plan to devolve power to local leaders and establish a government hub in Manchester. The Labour frontrun
Spain Extends Anti-Crisis Measures, Launches 2027 Budget Process
Spain's cabinet approved an extension of anti-crisis measures, including fuel subsidies for hauliers and farmers, and updated macroeconomic
UK Leader Turnover Rivals Austria as Bulgaria Tops Europe's Instability Chart
Keir Starmer's resignation means the UK will have its seventh prime minister in ten years. Bulgaria tops the European leader turnover list w
Venice Commission to Assess Hungary's Bid to Remove President Sulyok
The Venice Commission, the Council of Europe's constitutional advisory body, will visit Hungary on Thursday to assess a government-backed am
US Marks 250th Anniversary in Brussels with Messages of Transatlantic Solidarity
The US marked its 250th anniversary in Brussels' Parc du Cinquantenaire with a day of festivities, speeches from NATO and EU leaders, and a
Putin Admits Fuel Shortage as Ukrainian Strikes Hit Russian Refineries
Ukrainian overnight strikes set fire to the Sloviansk refinery in southern Russia, killing one person. Putin admitted a 'certain deficit' of
Brussels Hosts Lavish US Independence Bash Amid Protests Over Park Privatisation
The US Embassy in Brussels hosted a lavish 250th independence anniversary celebration in Parc du Cinquantenaire, attended by Belgian PM Bart
Nawrocki Hosts Baltic and Romanian Presidents Amid Poland-Ukraine Tensions
Polish President Karol Nawrocki hosted an informal summit in Jurata with the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Romania ahead of
Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Oil Refineries in Continued Energy Campaign
Ukrainian forces struck two Russian oil refineries, including the Slavyansk facility in Krasnodar Krai and another in Yaroslavl. President Z
Netanyahu Hails US-Brokered Israel-Lebanon Deal as Far Right and Hezbollah Push Back
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on Friday aimed at ending decades of conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu called i
Serbia's Vučić Announces Resignation, Calls for Snap Elections
President Aleksandar Vučić told supporters in Belgrade he will resign within weeks. He called for early presidential and parliamentary elect